A Beech B200 aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from London Southend Airport around 4 PM, en route to the Netherlands.
The impact triggered a massive fireball, drawing an immediate response from emergency crews and a public advisory to steer clear of the scene.
No official word yet on casualties. A witness said the plane banked left, flipped, and crashed headfirst, triggering an explosion seen by shocked families.
#BREAKING: Business Jet crashes at London Southend Airport in Essex, UK. No word on casualties yet. More details are awaited.
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) July 13, 2025
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